Chicago Police Department Chaplains

Meet Your Department Chaplains

Fr. Dan Brandt, Director
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call me 773 550-2369 Fr. Brandt has been active in the Police Chaplains' Ministry since 2004, assisting his predecessor, Fr. Tom Nangle. Dan was ordained a Priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago in May of 1999. A northwest side native, he has served as Associate Pastor of St. William Parish (in 025), then as Pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgeport (in 009), before replacing Fr. Nangle upon his retirement in 2011. Now the full-time Director of the Chaplains' Unit, Fr. Dan resides at a parish in Wicker Park.

Fr. Dan is the proud recipient of the 2023 Richard J. Daley Police Medal of Honor for a life-saving endeavor following a roll-over accident he witnessed on the Kennedy Expressway.

He also served as the Grand Marshal of the 2023 South Side Irish Parade, said to be the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade outside Dublin. Being an American and Irish dual citizen, he is particularly proud of this honor.

Rabbi Moshe Wolf
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call me 773 463-4780 Among his other rabbinical duties, Moshe has been involved in ministry to Chicago Police Officers for almost three decades. He also provides the Chicago Fire Department, Cook County Sheriff's Police, several suburban and federal agencies with chaplaincy services. He lives on the north side (in 024) with his beloved wife and family. Moshe enjoys sharing good humor and can always make himself available for a ride-along.

Chaplain Joe Jackson
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call me 312 771-6684 Joe has been a Chicago Police Officer since 1997, working a foot beat along Division Street in 013 for many years before joining the Chaplains' Unit in 2011. He is the founding pastor of a church on West Chicago Avenue. Living and ministering in the same community, Joe is better known in his West-Side neighborhood (in 015) as the beloved "Pastor Jackson."

Chaplain Kimberly Lewis-Davis
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call me 312 771-6638 Kimberly Lewis-Davis joined the Chicago Police Department on February 24, 2003, where she serves as one of the Chicago Police Department Chaplains. Kimberly accepted her call to ministry in 2007 was ordained in 2016 and serves as a Deacon in full connection with the United Methodist Church, Northern Illinois Conference. She remains actively engaged in ministry throughout the Northern Illinois Conference (NIC), serving on the NIC Board of Ordained Ministry as the Deacons Registrar and on the Lake South Board of Ordained Ministry. The Board of Ordained Ministry oversees clergy formation for candidates seeking ordination and works to ensure their readiness, character and fitness for ministry within the United Methodist Church.

She is the pastor at First United Methodist Church of Evergreen Park. Her commitment to faith, service and community ministry spans more than three decades.

Rev. Lewis-Davis earned a Master of Divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary and an undergraduate degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She later earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Her doctoral work focuses on strengthening law enforcement marriages by examining the unique challenges faced by couples serving in the law enforcement profession. Rev. Lewis-Davis earned a certificate as a Death Doula from Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. This specialized training reflects her commitment to compassionate end-of-life care, spiritual support and pastoral presence for individuals and families navigating times of loss, transition and grief.

Kimberly serves as Chapter Chaplain of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Chaplain of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. She is married to Mark Davis, a retired Chicago Police Officer. They have two young adult children.

Chaplain Bob Montelongo
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call me 773 459-5089 Bob has been a Chicago Police Officer since 1997. He has served in 007, 021, the Targeted Response Unit, and the Bicycle Patrol Unit. In 2010, he was assigned to the Chaplains' Unit full-time. Bob was ordained a Catholic Deacon by Francis Cardinal George in May of 2012, exercising his ministry at Saint Daniel the Prophet Parish on the southwest side. He and his wife Lili and their family live in Garfield Ridge.

Chaplain Hysni Selenica
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call me 312-771-6692 Hysni (pronounced Who’s Knee) has been a Chicago Police Officer since 2000, working in 001 prior to joining the Chaplains’ Unit in 2018 representing the Muslim faith. Since 2014, Hysni has served on the Mental Health Committee with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7. He is an active member of his native southwest side community, where he serves on the board of Horizon Science Academy. Hysni teaches Karate to inner-city youth, and is training for second-degree black belt. Over the years, Hysni has been involved in interfaith dialogue and service projects with various faith communities. He is currently studying at the Chicago Theological Seminary. He’s been happily married to his wife Yasmine since he was a recruit in the police academy.

Chaplain Rafael Yañez
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call me 773-519-4907 Since joining the Chicago Police Department in 2003, Officer Rafael Yañez has worked in various capacities. He began his service on patrol in the 007th District and continued at the CAPS office as a youth officer. He then transferred to the Targeted Response Unit. Years later, Rafael worked on preventative programs at the Special Activities Section. His next roles included Family Liaison Officer, Immigrant Refugee Liaison, Hate Crimes Investigator, and Crisis Intervention Training Instructor.

In addition to working in the 012th district as a patrol officer, Rafael also served as a Peer Support Member. Rafael earned a doctorate degree in Education in Organizational Leadership and is an alumnus of the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago Civic Leadership Academy.

Chaplain (and PO and Doctor) Yañez attended seminary at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein and was ordained a Catholic Deacon in May of 2024. Deacon Yañez is currently exercising his ministry at St. Procopius Parish in the Pilsen community; where he currently resides with his wife and children.

While our full-time chaplains represent their respective faith traditions, we serve ALL officers, retirees and families, no matter their background. We also have access to ministers of other religions who volunteer their services to the police community.

The Chicago Police Department has seven (7) Police Chaplains, listed above and available to our members and their families 24/7. Their contact information is listed above and in the official Department directory. They are ordained ministers and possess the extensive training and demanding qualifications required of a Chicago Police Chaplain. If you encounter someone other than them who identifies her/himself as a Chicago Police Department or Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chaplain, kindly notify Chicago Police Legal Affairs, News Affairs, or the Chaplains Section.


Fr. Dan Brandt, Director email me call me 773 550-2369	Fr. Brandt has been active in the Police Chaplains' Ministry since 2004, assisting his predecessor, Fr. Tom Nangle. Dan was ordained a Priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago in May of 1999. A northwest side native, he has served as Associate Pastor of St. William Parish (in 025), then as Pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgeport (in 009), before replacing Fr. Nangle upon his retirement in 2011. Now the full-time Director of the Chaplains' Unit, Fr. Dan resides at a parish in Wicker Park. Fr. Dan is the proud recipient of the 2023 Richard J. Daley Police Medal of Honor for a life-saving endeavor following a roll-over accident he witnessed on the Kennedy Expressway. He also served as the Grand Marshal of the 2023 South Side Irish Parade, said to be the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade outside Dublin. Being an American and Irish dual citizen, he is particularly proud of this honor.



Rabbi Moshe Wolf email me call me 773 463-4780	Among his other rabbinical duties, Moshe has been involved in ministry to Chicago Police Officers for almost three decades. He also provides the Chicago Fire Department, Cook County Sheriff's Police, several suburban and federal agencies with chaplaincy services. He lives on the north side (in 024) with his beloved wife and family. Moshe enjoys sharing good humor and can always make himself available for a ride-along.



Chaplain Joe Jackson email me call me 312 771-6684	Joe has been a Chicago Police Officer since 1997, working a foot beat along Division Street in 013 for many years before joining the Chaplains' Unit in 2011. He is the founding pastor of a church on West Chicago Avenue. Living and ministering in the same community, Joe is better known in his West-Side neighborhood (in 015) as the beloved "Pastor Jackson."



Chaplain Kimberly Lewis-Davis email me call me 312 771-6638	Kimberly Lewis-Davis joined the Chicago Police Department on February 24, 2003, where she serves as one of the Chicago Police Department Chaplains. Kimberly accepted her call to ministry in 2007 was ordained in 2016 and serves as a Deacon in full connection with the United Methodist Church, Northern Illinois Conference. She remains actively engaged in ministry throughout the Northern Illinois Conference (NIC), serving on the NIC Board of Ordained Ministry as the Deacons Registrar and on the Lake South Board of Ordained Ministry. The Board of Ordained Ministry oversees clergy formation for candidates seeking ordination and works to ensure their readiness, character and fitness for ministry within the United Methodist Church. She is the pastor at First United Methodist Church of Evergreen Park. Her commitment to faith, service and community ministry spans more than three decades. Rev. Lewis-Davis earned a Master of Divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary and an undergraduate degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She later earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Her doctoral work focuses on strengthening law enforcement marriages by examining the unique challenges faced by couples serving in the law enforcement profession. Rev. Lewis-Davis earned a certificate as a Death Doula from Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. This specialized training reflects her commitment to compassionate end-of-life care, spiritual support and pastoral presence for individuals and families navigating times of loss, transition and grief. Kimberly serves as Chapter Chaplain of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Chaplain of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. She is married to Mark Davis, a retired Chicago Police Officer. They have two young adult children.



Chaplain Bob Montelongo email me call me 773 459-5089	Bob has been a Chicago Police Officer since 1997. He has served in 007, 021, the Targeted Response Unit, and the Bicycle Patrol Unit. In 2010, he was assigned to the Chaplains' Unit full-time. Bob was ordained a Catholic Deacon by Francis Cardinal George in May of 2012, exercising his ministry at Saint Daniel the Prophet Parish on the southwest side. He and his wife Lili and their family live in Garfield Ridge.



Chaplain Hysni Selenica email me call me 312-771-6692	Hysni (pronounced Who’s Knee) has been a Chicago Police Officer since 2000, working in 001 prior to joining the Chaplains’ Unit in 2018 representing the Muslim faith. Since 2014, Hysni has served on the Mental Health Committee with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7. He is an active member of his native southwest side community, where he serves on the board of Horizon Science Academy. Hysni teaches Karate to inner-city youth, and is training for second-degree black belt. Over the years, Hysni has been involved in interfaith dialogue and service projects with various faith communities. He is currently studying at the Chicago Theological Seminary. He’s been happily married to his wife Yasmine since he was a recruit in the police academy.



Chaplain Rafael Yañez email me call me 773-519-4907	Since joining the Chicago Police Department in 2003, Officer Rafael Yañez has worked in various capacities. He began his service on patrol in the 007th District and continued at the CAPS office as a youth officer. He then transferred to the Targeted Response Unit. Years later, Rafael worked on preventative programs at the Special Activities Section. His next roles included Family Liaison Officer, Immigrant Refugee Liaison, Hate Crimes Investigator, and Crisis Intervention Training Instructor. In addition to working in the 012th district as a patrol officer, Rafael also served as a Peer Support Member. Rafael earned a doctorate degree in Education in Organizational Leadership and is an alumnus of the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago Civic Leadership Academy. Chaplain (and PO and Doctor) Yañez attended seminary at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein and was ordained a Catholic Deacon in May of 2024. Deacon Yañez is currently exercising his ministry at St. Procopius Parish in the Pilsen community; where he currently resides with his wife and children.




	While our full-time chaplains represent their respective faith traditions, we serve ALL officers, retirees and families, no matter their background. We also have access to ministers of other religions who volunteer their services to the police community.